Signed into LawFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: CHUN
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Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
May 8, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the KupunAloha pilot program within Hawaii’s Department of Health to provide in‑home health and support services to elderly residents who need care but do not qualify for Medicaid or other assistance. It directs $2 million in state funds for the 2026‑27 fiscal year and sets eligibility based on income, need, and lack of existing coverage. The program will run until June 30 2027, after which a legislative report will recommend whether to make it permanent.
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